Eyes and Lies [KHR/1896]

Part 3: Found in Reality

A/N: EXTREMELY FLUFFY ENDING

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The meeting turned out to be a surprise birthday party for her. Well, technically, it wasn't a surprise at all. She expected it. It was kind of a tradition to give one to everyone and it was polite to act and looked surprised and pleased when your turn comes. So she did. Chrome Dokuro looked around the living room of the Sawada home and smiled. at everyone as they fawned and cooed about her.

It was quite an effort to throw a party for her and it touched her. Everyone she knew was there. Dino Cavallone came from Italy and presented her with a new dress from the catwalks of Italy. Haru and Kyoko had oohed and aahed over it and insisted that she try it on at once. All of her whining, complaining and bickering meant nothing as the two wrestled her into the clothes, tights and shoes that Dino brought her. Bianchi joined the fun and offered to do her make-up. When she was done, they put on the new frilly/lacy eye patch that Gokudera Hayato bought her as a present to cover her eye and put a ribbon headband on her head.

The boys awaited the reveal of the newly made over Chrome with much anticipation. No one has seen her in anything much than her school uniform or hospital clothes so they were excited. Ken and Chikusa were sure that she'd look pretty and were debating the levels of pretty with Hayato when she made her appearance. Everyone was silenced at her. They all knew she was pretty, but they didn't know she was this pretty.

"... is it bad?" she asked as she walked out towards the full length mirror in the hall to check herself.

"Wow," Dino was first to speak. "You're a sight for sore eyes." He beamed and then approached Chrome to escort her to the mirror. "Look, it's a lady."

Chrome stared at the mirror and blushed at her changed appearance. She was beautiful. It was a little shocking what clothing could do to change the way she looks. She decided she was going to wear this tonight for the meeting with Hibari-san. She hoped he'll like it.

"Wow! Chrome-nee pretty!" I-pin had cooed looking up at Chrome.

"Alalalala! Now, Chrome-san could be my second girlfriend, after I-pin," Lambo said as clung to Chrome's leg.

"You look extremely beautiful!" Ryohei Sasagawa said as he put a hand on her shoulder. "You should extremely wear something like this again."

"Agreed," Yamamoto chuckled and nodded approvingly at her. "You look good, Chrome-chan!"

Chrome looked over at Tsuna and sought his approval. He was after all, the boss of the Vongola and his opinion mattered. "Boss?"

Tsuna couldn't believe his eyes. Chrome was really something else. Sure, she has always been pretty, but today was different. She seemed to be glowing. "This is the first time I saw Chrome this pretty. Your face - it's glowing. It's like -"

"Like you're in love," Bianchi Gokudera finished Tsuna's sentence as she adjusted her goggles that she wore for Hayato's sake.

"... in love?" Chrome blushed deeper. Was she that transparent? Can anyone read her?

"Hahi! You mean it's true?" Haru was shocked. "This is shocking. Do we know him Chrome-chan?"

Ken pouted. Of course, there could only be one person she could be in love with. "It's Mukuro-san right?" He said with a little jealousy in his speech.

"... no, not Mukuro-sama... he knows... who.. I like..." Chrome said and blushed then she boldly turned around and bowed. "Thank you was a great party but, I'm afraid I am late for a meeting. Please, still enjoy yourself. I... have to go now.."